Joshua Meeks (1731-1818)
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Waymark Code: WM8Y8Q
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2010
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Marker Text: A militia captain during the American Revolution and civic leader in the early republic, Meeks was a petitioner to create Allegheny County in 1787. While making his living as a farmer, he took up arms to defend western Pa. during conflict and war. Meeks championed democratic ideals, promoting citizenship and patriotism by opening his home as a fort, a polling place, and a school. The Meeks house, which stood nearby, was razed in 2000.
Marker Name: Joshua Meeks (1731-1818)
County: Allegheny
Date Dedicated: 05/07/2008
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: along Beaver Grade Rd. at entrance to Forest Glen Condos, Moon Twp.
Category: American Revolution, Early Settlement, Education, Government & Politics 18th Century, Military
Website: [Web Link]
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